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A roadster produced by BMW. 2 prototypes were made, and 252 production cars were built from 1956 to 1959, for a total production of 254.
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1958 1958 BMW Model 507 Roadster photographed at the Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville, California, by Douglas Wilkinson for www.RemarkableCars.com Copyright 2006 www.RemarkableCars.com View photo of BMW 507 - 1,500KB |
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| Chassis | Separate steel chassis |
| Body | 2-door aluminum convertible |
| Engine Type | V8 |
| Engine Materials | Light-alloy block and heads |
| Engine Displacement | 3168cc |
| Engine Bore & Stroke | 3.28" x 2.95" |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel system | Two twin-choke carburetors |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5000RPM |
| Torque | 174 lb.-ft. @ 4000RPM |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Length | 173" |
| Width | 65" |
| Height | 49.5" |
| Wheelbase | 97.6" |
| Front Track | 56.9" |
| Rear Track | 56.1" |
| Front Suspension | Upper and lower wishbones with torsion bars and telescopic shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle with torsion bars and Panhard rod and telescopic shock absorbers |
| Steering | Pinion-and-sector |
| Brake System | Hydraulic duo-servo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel drum |
| Wheels | 16" steel |
| Tires | 6.00H x 16" racing |
| Curb Weight | 2,840 lbs. |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 8.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 124 mph |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 6 March 2011 | 1956 BMW 507: From Failure to Fame | William Jason |